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Level 3
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
COURSE OVERVIEW
The accountancy and finance knowledge developed in this qualification is also the underpinning knowledge needed for the higher-level accountancy and financial skills developed in the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, and equivalent apprenticeships.
The accountancy and business skills developed by studying this qualification will enable a student to seek employment with confidence and progress to the next level of training.
The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is a potential route into employment with a globally recognised qualification accrediting the skills and knowledge required by employers.
The purpose of the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is to provide students with the specialist knowledge and skills required to progress to employment in an accounting or finance role, or to further study in accountancy and finance.
This qualification is a progression route for students who have achieved the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
On completion, students can successfully undertake a role in finance. It can also be a stepping-stone to further education, with students progressing onto the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.
The purpose of this qualification is to ensure that students are well prepared to progress into a career in business, finance or professional accountancy, or into further education.
Students will learn and develop skills needed for financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements.
They will also understand the business environment, technology used in finance and accounting, business issues regarding payroll and value added tax (VAT) (which may be known by another name in other countries), issues in business, management accounting techniques, ethical principles and sustainability considerations for accountants.
Study method -; Online and On Campus
We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus model.
Online, you will study award-winning video lessons, which are available on demand, and can be viewed from your phone, tablet or computer -; meaning you can choose how, when and where you want to study. Lessons last for around 45 minutes and are accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Practice questions, downloadable lesson materials and interactive case studies help to enhance the learning experience further and learners should expect to spend around 5-6 hours studying independently online each week.
On campus, you benefit from regular classes with a college tutor -; without having to commit to attending multiple evenings each week. Your tutor will review what you have learnt during your online lessons and will be on hand to provide guidance on progress and assessment. Regular discussion with classmates will help to reinforce key points while also providing the additional support and motivation that comes from being part of a group.
This course runs weekly – Wednesday’s from 09:30am to 12:30pm
FURTHER INFORMATION
Entry requirements: Achievement of an AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting is essential.
- An excellent level of spoken and written English is required for this course.
- Please be aware of the need to spend a significant amount of time away from the classroom undertaking independent study.
- Access to a computer, MS Office Excel and reliable internet connection is essential (students studying Using Accounting Software Unit can use Sage at the College library).
ESOL or other study programme students must complete these qualifications before enrolling on AAT Level 3.
Progression
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.
Career opportunities
Skills developed through this qualification could lead to employment as:
- an Accounts Administrator
- an Accounts Assistant
- an Accounts Payable Clerk
- a Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk
- a Trainee Accounting Technician
- a Trainee Finance Assistant
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.
The course fee does not include registration and membership fees.
Students will need to pay a one-off registration fee for their AAT student membership of £235.
The cost of the first scheduled unit’;s exam as per the course calendar is included in the course fee.
Any change in the original exam booking, or any retake of exams will incur a fee.